El Torito Chicken-Lime Soup Recipe

Name: El Torito Chicken-Lime Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock; 2 limes, juice of; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican; 1 teaspoon basil, dried; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile, pureed; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded; 1 cup tomatoes, julienne-cut; 1/2 cup red onion, julienne-cut; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 4 ounces jalapeno jack cheese, cut into cubes; 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced; 4 lime slices; 4 fresh cilantro stems

Servings: persons

1 quart chicken stock
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chipotle chile, pureed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
1 cup tomatoes, julienne-cut
1/2 cup red onion, julienne-cut
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
4 ounces jalapeno jack cheese, cut into cubes
2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 lime slices
4 fresh cilantro stems

1
Combine stock, lime juice, oregano, basil, pureed chipotle and bay leaf in a stockpot; and season to taste with salt and white pepper.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Add shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Adjust seasonings to taste.
5
Ladle very hot soup into warm soup bowls, drop in cheese cubes.
6
Garnish each serving with a few tortilla strips, avocado slices and a cilantro sprig.
7
Makes about one quart or 4 one cup servings.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart chicken stock, 2 limes, juice of, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican, 1 teaspoon basil, dried, and more.

Yes, El Torito Chicken-Lime Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

El Torito Chicken-Lime Soup

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